(published in Pharma, Nov/Dec 2008)
Kim Vitray, Vice President of Operations at McElroy Translation, a member of the nonprofit Globalization and Localization Association, reveals how to survive an audit.
Your favorite vendor just called in a bit of a panic. Despite working for your department for many years, they are concerned because the auditor of your life sciences company just got in touch. But, have no fear. The auditing process is generally routine and does not need to cause your vendor any strife or sleepless nights. Life sciences companies that are ISO-certified and/or FDA-registered are required to conduct audits of all and any vendors providing products and services to the company. Read on…